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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Martin P4M Mercator
Category
Country
Production
1946–
Quantity
21
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
30
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Base AirframeModel 219
- Mission Typemaritime reconnaissance / electronic reconnaissance
- Service Entry Year1950
- Flight Crew9
- Mission Crew14
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney R-4360-20A Wasp Major
- Number of Engines2
▣Performance1MOD.1
- Service Ceiling10,546.08 m
◇Mission Systems2MOD.2
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)1MOD.1
- TorpedoesYes
▤Production2MOD.2
- Total Built21
- Operators1
⬢Service History2MOD.2
- Retirement Year1960
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1946Production started
- 1950Entered service
80
years in service
21
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT RANKING Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
68MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT1985UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS130PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraftcategory.
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